Catalog Description

Prerequisites

TSIP reading completed and must have passed BIOL 2401 with at least a grade of “C”.

Course Curriculum

Basic Intellectual Compentencies in the Core Curriculum

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Listening

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Perspectives in the Core Curriculum

Recognize the importance of maintaining health and wellness.

Develop a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives.

Integrate knowledge and understand the interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines.

Core Components and Related Exemplary Educational Objectives

Natural Sciences

To recognize scientific and quantitative methods and the differences between these
approaches and other methods of inquiry and to communicate findings, analyses, and
interpretation both orally and in writing.

To identify and recognize the differences among competing scientific theories.

To demonstrate knowledge of the major issues and problems facing modern science, including
issues that touch upon ethics, values, and public policies.

To demonstrate knowledge of the interdependence of science and technology and their
influence on, and contribution to, modern culture.

Instructional Goals and Purposes

Panola College's instructional goals include 1) creating an academic atmosphere in
which students may develop their intellects and skills and 2) providing courses so
students may receive a certificate/an associate degree or transfer to a senior institution
that offers baccalaureate degrees.

General Course Objectives

Successful completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 will allow the student to...• develop an understanding of the interrelationships of body organ systems.• develop a critical understanding of the structure of an organ, tissue or cell as
a prerequisite to comprehending its function.• acquire critical thinking skills by applying/relating physiological, clinical and
medical topics in human biology.

Specific Course Objectives

Lecture Objectives1. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of sensory organs.2. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the endocrine system.3. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the formed elements
of the blood.4. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the heart.5. To identify physiological aspects of cardiac output and blood flow.6. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the lymphatic system.7. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the respiratory
system.8. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the urinary system.9. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the digestive system.10. To describe metabolism of macromolecules and discuss energy regulation.11. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the reproductive
system.12. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of developmental anatomy
and inheritance.Laboratory Objectives1. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of sensory organs.2. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the endocrine system.3. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the formed elements
of the blood.4. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the heart.5. To identify physiological aspects of cardiac output and blood flow.6. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the respiratory
system.7. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the urinary system.8. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the digestive system.9. To identify structure, function and clinical considerations of the reproductive
system.10. To identify structure,

Methods of Instruction/Course Format/Delivery

Grading scale: A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=59 and belowComponents: Lecture is 70% of total course grade, Laboratory is 30% of total course
grade.The number or exams, quizzes, and awarding of points will be at the discretion of
the professor.Laboratory:Quiz: Any laboratory session may begin or end with a quiz. Missed lab quizzes due to legitimate
reasons should be rescheduled within one week of the scheduled quiz. It is the responsibility
of the student to schedule makeup quizzes. Makeup quizzes will consist of fill in
the blank questions.Exercise: Laboratory exercises may include drawings, laboratory reports or any other methodologies
deemed important by the professor. To earn credit for laboratory work the student
must be both present and participating in the activity. Lab exercises are due the
next scheduled lab meeting after a laboratory exercise has been completed. Thirty
points or more will be taken away for any assignment turned in late. The quantity
of materials necessary and the time sensitive nature of some exercises are usually
not conducive for make-up sessions.Home-Work Quizzes: There will be several homework quizzes on WebCT. The Quizzes are untimed and multiple
attempts are allowed. They will be open for a few days and will close at date and
time set by the professor. No extensions are allowed on these quizzes. You have to
score 80% or more on each quiz to get a grade; otherwise a zero will be recorded for
that grade.Practicals: Lab practicals will cover all items studied in lab (including: models, charts, pictures,
diagrams, dissections, and experiments). Lab practicals will consist of fill in the
blank questions. Missed lab practicals due to legitimate reasons should be rescheduled
within one week of the scheduled lab practical. A student will not be permitted more
than one makeup practical. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule makeup
a lab practical. The professor will determine makeup lab practical formats.Lab Grade: Quizzes – 20% of lab grade, Exercises – 30% of lab grade, Home-Work Quizzes
– 10% and Practicals – 40% of lab grade.A student can earn 2 points on their lab average for participating in lab activities,
and not exceeding the college’s attendance policy (see below).Lecture:Quiz: Any lecture session may begin or end with a quiz. Quiz questions will be drawn from
lecture notes, reading assignments, text objectives and review questions. Each quiz
will consist of multiple-choice questions. Missed quizzes due to legitimate reasons
should be rescheduled within one week of the scheduled quiz. It is the responsibility
of the student to schedule makeup quizzes. Makeup quizzes will consist of fill in
the blank questions. The professor reserves the right to change the test format on
any make-up quiz.Exams: Four tests will be given during the semester. Test questions will be drawn from lecture
notes, reading assignments, text objectives and review questions. Each exam will consist
of multiple-choice, matching, fill in the blank, and essay type questions. Missed
examinations due to legitimate reasons should be rescheduled within one week of the
scheduled examination. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule a makeup
exam. A student will not be permitted more than one makeup exam. A makeup exam will
consist of multiple-choice, matching, fill in the blank, and 2 essay questions. The
professor reserves the right to change the test format on any make-up test.Final Exam: A final comprehensive examination will be given the week of final exams and will
cover material from the whole semester. The final comprehensive exam will consist
of multiple-choice and matching questions.Home-Work Quizzes: There will be several homework quizzes on WebCT. The Quizzes are untimed and multiple
attempts are allowed. They will be open for a few days and will close at date and
time set by the professor. No extensions are allowed on these quizzes. You have to
score 80% or more on each quiz to get a grade; otherwise a zero will be recorded for
that grade.Disease Report: The student will research/organize/arrange/give a 5-6 minute oral
report, and write a 5-6 page paper. The topic must relate with the genetic regulation
of metabolism.Lecture Grade: Quizzes – 10%, Tests – 45% of lecture grade, Home-Work Quizzes – 10%, Final exam
– 20% of lecture grade, and Report – 15% of lecture grade.A student can have the final exam can replace the lowest lecture exam grade by participating
in lecture activities, and not exceeding the college’s attendance policy (see below).

Course requirements The student is responsible for attending all lectures and laboratories
and completing all assigned lecture/lab assignments/examinations. When the professor
feels that the student has been absent to such a degree as to invalidate the learning
experience, the professor may recommend to the Vice President of Instructional Affairs
that the student be dropped from the course. The professor may drop the student for
attendance deficiencies after they have accumulated the following number of absences:Regular sessions5 absences......MWF classes3 absences......TTH or MW classes2 absences......T or TH classesThe student is also responsible for being punctual to class and attentive in class.
One point will be deducted from the final average in lecture or lab for every absence
that exceeds the college’s attendance policy (above). Three tardies count as one absence.Academic integrity is an important value in student development. Plagiarism and cheating
are not allowed. Any student found cheating on an assignment or exam would be given
a zero for that assignment, and could be dropped from the course.The student is responsible for taking notes, reading and outlining course materials,
and being prepared for lecture and laboratory responsibilities.It is the responsibility of the student to complete and turn in all course work on
the scheduled dates. Thirty points or more will be taken away for any assignment turned
in late. Regardless of any situation, the professor should be contacted ASAP to develop
an alternate schedule.** The student will need to makeup the missed lab hours. Failure to makeup the missed
lab hours will result in a loss of points. For example, if a student turns in a lab
assignment without making up the missed hours will only get 40% of the total grade.

Panola College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees and certificates of completions. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Panola College.

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